What Lerus Training does

Lerus Training is the training academy arm of Lerus Group, a privately-held Ukrainian conglomerate founded in 2007 with the academy itself established in 2012. The company provides internationally certified offshore and maritime training courses for personnel serving the oil and gas, offshore wind, and broader energy industries. Its course portfolio spans 40+ courses across 12 categories — Dynamic Positioning (Nautical Institute DP), OPITO offshore petroleum safety, GWO wind industry safety and technical training, offshore crane operations, barge and MOU operations, ship handling, QHSE, basic safety, offshore familiarization, high voltage, onboard training, and bespoke tailormade courses. Training delivery is built on Kongsberg Marine dynamic positioning simulators and APOS hydroacoustic positioning software, paired with instruction from personnel holding real offshore vessel and installation experience.

The company operates owned training centers in 8 countries — Ukraine (headquarters in Odesa), Bulgaria (Varna), Turkey (Istanbul/Tuzla), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City/Vung Tau), and Lithuania (Klaipeda) — with multilingual delivery across 9 website language versions. Certification is issued under partnerships with the principal offshore training and classification bodies: the Nautical Institute, OPITO, the Global Wind Organisation (GWO), Bureau Veritas, DNV (authorized DPO examination centre under DNV-ST-0023), Lloyd's Register, and Kongsberg Marine. Lerus is also a member of IMCA and operates as an HRD Corp Registered Training Provider in Malaysia.

Revenue is generated on a per-course, per-participant basis, with one-time fees ranging from approximately EUR 170 to USD 4,000 depending on course type, duration, and location. Class sizes are intentionally small (typically 2-12 participants), and courses are sold through direct-to-consumer channels including the multilingual website, online booking, and direct sales contact at each regional center. The go-to-market combines content marketing, email newsletters, and seasonal promotional discounts. The academy is structurally embedded in the broader Lerus Group alongside Lerus Crew Management, Lerus Consulting, and Lerus Ship's Service And Supplies, providing an internal referral channel from the group's crew management clients in the EU, Middle East, and Asia.

Name

Lerus Training

Legal name

Lerus Training

Website

https://lerus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lerus Training is a privately-held Ukrainian-headquartered offshore training academy operating 8 training centers across Europe and Asia, delivering internationally certified Dynamic Positioning, OPITO, GWO, and crane operation courses using Kongsberg Marine simulators for the oil and gas and wind energy industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Offshore and Maritime Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations (EDAOANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime Safety, Security & Compliance (STCW/ISM/ISPS) (EDAOANAD), Merchant Marine & Deck Operations (EDAOANAA), Maritime Security Training & Drills (ISPS, Crew Training) (BPAKALAG)

Keywords

• Offshore training services
• Dynamic positioning courses
• Maritime certification training
• Oil and gas safety training
• Wind energy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Odessa

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Course Fees: Lerus generates revenue primarily through course fees charged for its professional offshore and maritime training programs. Pricing varies by course type, duration, and location (USD or EUR denominated). Courses include one-time fees for specific training programs such as NI DP courses, GWO courses, OPITO courses, and specialized ship handling/crane operations courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lerus Training delivers internationally accredited offshore and maritime training and certification courses at its own training centers across 8 countries. Courses cover Dynamic Positioning, OPITO, GWO, Offshore Crane Operations, Barge/MOU, Ship Handling, QHSE, Basic Safety, Offshore Familiarization, High Voltage, Onboard Training, and Tailormade programs for oil and gas, wind energy, and maritime professionals.

Product overview

Lerus Training is an energy industry personnel training solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of offshore training courses across eight countries (Ukraine, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bulgaria, Turkiye, Lithuania, and Vietnam). The company's course offerings are organized into twelve main product categories: Dynamic Positioning (NI DP) Courses certified by The Nautical Institute; OPITO Training Courses for offshore petroleum industry; GWO Training Courses for wind industry personnel; Offshore Crane Operation Courses; Barge and MOU Courses; Ship Handling Courses; QHSE Training Courses; Basic Safety Training; Offshore Familiarization Courses; High Voltage Training; Onboard Training Courses; and Lerus Tailormade Courses for custom training needs. The company uses modern Kongsberg DP simulators for practical training and issues internationally recognized certificates upon course completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• DPOs can revalidate their DP certificates without sufficient DP sea time through the NI DP Revalidation course
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and core.

• International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)moderateOthersLerus Training is a member of IMCA, the international trade association for offshore, marine, and underwater engineering contractors. Membership signifies industry recognition and adherence to IMCA guidelines.
• Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization (OPITO)coreTechnology or IntegrationLerus delivers OPITO-certified training courses including H2S, Helideck Operations, HERTM/HERTL, Banksman & Slinger, Rigger, MIST, MEMIR, and others. OPITO is the global, not-for-profit skills body for the energy industry.
• The Nautical InstitutecoreTechnology or IntegrationLerus delivers NI-certified Dynamic Positioning courses including DP Induction, DP Simulator, DP Revalidation, and DPO Examination. The Nautical Institute is the global professional body for maritime professionals issuing DPO certificates.
• Global Wind Organisation (GWO)coreTechnology or IntegrationLerus is a GWO-certified training provider delivering BST (First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling, Sea Survival, Working at Heights), BTT, ART, and other GWO modules. GWO WINDA training records are issued upon completion.
• Bureau VeritascoreTechnology or IntegrationBureau Veritas certifies Lerus's Dynamic Positioning FMEA Familiarization course. Bureau Veritas is a world-leading testing, inspection, and certification provider.
• DNVcoreTechnology or IntegrationLerus is an approved DNV examination center for DPO certification according to DNV-ST-0023. The company conducts DPO Certification Exams, Station keeping, and Advanced Operations. DNV DPO licenses are recognized by major Oil Majors.
• Lloyd's RegistercoreTechnology or IntegrationLloyd's Register provides certification for GWO First Aid Refresher courses delivered by Lerus. Lloyd's Register is a global professional services company specializing in marine engineering and survey services.
• Kongsberg MarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationLerus Training uses Kongsberg Marine simulation equipment and software solutions for DP training. Kongsberg DP simulators and APOS software enable realistic hands-on training experiences for Dynamic Positioning courses.
• HRD Corp (Malaysia)moderateOthersLerus Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is an HRD Corp Registered Training Provider, enabling Malaysian companies to use HRD Corp funds for training programs.
• Lerus Crew ManagementcoreOthersPart of the Lerus Group of companies, providing crew management services for the Oil & Energy sector with clients in EU, Middle East, and Asia. Works in conjunction with the training academy to provide qualified seafarers.
• Lerus ConsultingmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering, technical, third-party assessments, and consultancy services focused on Marine, Oil and Energy sectors and maritime business. Part of Lerus Group ecosystem alongside the training academy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stream Marine Training: UK-based specialist in Dynamic Positioning, STCW and offshore training with Nautical Institute and OPITO certifications. Closest direct competitor to Lerus on DP courses and revalidation offerings.
• Maersk Training: Global offshore and maritime training provider offering DP, STCW, GWO and OPITO-certified courses across multiple countries. Directly comparable in product scope and target customers, but with materially larger scale and brand recognition.
• Atlas Maritime Training: Offshore and maritime training center based in the Philippines and other Southeast Asian locations, offering STCW, DP and offshore safety courses. Competes with Lerus in the Singapore/Vietnam/Malaysia region.
• 3t Energy Group (incl. Survivex): Multi-brand offshore safety and skills training group formed around Survivex, with OPITO-accredited centers in the UK and internationally. Competes head-to-head with Lerus on OPITO, GWO and offshore safety courses for oil & gas and wind clients.
• Petans: UK-based OPITO-accredited training center offering offshore safety, survival, firefighting and competence courses. Direct peer for OPITO portfolio courses serving the same North Sea / European offshore market.
• Maritime Skills Academy (part of Sealand): UK maritime training provider delivering STCW, DP, offshore safety and GWO courses to commercial and offshore clients. Comparable in scope and customer base to Lerus's UK/European operations.
• Falck Safety Services (Albatros): Global provider of OPITO, GWO and offshore safety training courses with multiple accredited centers. Overlaps directly with Lerus on OPITO H2S, helicopter, MIST and GWO modules for offshore and wind clients.

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Maritime (Training division): Supplier of the simulators Lerus uses, but also operates its own DP and maritime training programs globally. A partial competitor that could leverage proprietary simulator IP and direct customer relationships to compete.

Emerging players

• Aberdeen Drilling School: Specialist offshore drilling and well-control training provider in the UK. Partial overlap with Lerus's offshore drilling familiarization and OPITO drilling-related courses.

Others

• Survitec Safety Solutions: Global survival and safety equipment/services company with training offerings for offshore and maritime clients. Adjacent peer — overlaps on safety and sea survival training modules rather than full course catalog.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lerustrainingcentre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lerus-limited

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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